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Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide
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Colaba
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Minimum age is 10 years
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No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
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A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses/sunscreen are highly recommended, as well as a hat or scarf for ladies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the Elephanta Caves on this 4-hour tour. Explore the more enormous Hindu caves, the smaller Buddhist caves as well as the main cave, also known as the Shiva Cave. See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry to Elephanta Island
Local Family's home Lunch (Only if Lunch Inclusive Option Selected)
Toy Train Ticket
Governement approved Licence Guide (English, Spanish or German speaking depending on option selected
Elephanta cave Entry fees
Elephanta Village Tax
Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 40 for 1-4 pax)
Gratuities
Any other meals or drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Regal Cinema
Return
Itinerary
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Elephanta Caves
Disemark with your Tour Guide After an hour long boat ride to Elephanta Island from the Gateway of India, explore the magnificent caves. The outer caves were used as a place of Hindu worship until Portuguese rule was established. The caves further in are smaller and are Buddhist caves.
The main cave, otherwise known as the Shiva Cave, contains numerous carvings throughout depicting various aspects of Lord Shiva including his wedding, his slaying of Andhaka and more. There will also be a sculpture of the Trimurti in the main cave that is approximately 20 feet tall.
Other wings of the caves have shrines dedicated to Shiva’s sons, Kartikeya and Ganesh. Book and explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a guide from Gharapuri, which is a small village on the south side of the island.
2 hours
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Gateway Of India Mumbai
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Mumbai. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King-Emperor George V and Queen-Empress Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
Mumbai Elephanta Caves Private Half-Day Tour including Guide
(156) Reviews
Colaba
About
Visit the Elephanta Caves on this 4-hour tour. Explore the more enormous Hindu caves, the smaller Buddhist caves as well as the main cave, also known as the Shiva Cave. See the numerous sculptures depicting various aspects of Shiva’s life.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ferry to Elephanta Island
Local Family's home Lunch (Only if Lunch Inclusive Option Selected)
Toy Train Ticket
Governement approved Licence Guide (English, Spanish or German speaking depending on option selected
Elephanta cave Entry fees
Elephanta Village Tax
Hotel pickup & dropoff by airconditioned vehicle (available for extra charge of USD 40 for 1-4 pax)
